The 2024 C-CAP National Teachers’ Conference
July 10 to July 12, 2024
Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale, AZ
Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) is hosting is hosting a professional development conference for culinary instructors, to precede the American Culinary Federation’s national conference in Phoenix, Arizona!
Theme: Indigenous Foodways
Join us at the beautiful Talking Stick Resort for a lively, interactive conference with teachers from around the country. The theme of the conference is Indigenous Foodways. The conference will have workshops, hands-on instruction, and renowned guest speakers, exploring some of the most relevant culinary topics of today, including Native foods, artisan baking and the latest culinary trends. Space will be limited, so sign up today! (See the program, below.)
Conference Cost:
$800 per person: This includes a hotel for two nights, single room occupancy, at Talking Stick Resort; all meals; the conference program; taxes; service charge; and resort fee. Parking and wifi are free.
For those who wish to arrange their own lodging and only attend the conference and meals, the cost is $500 per person.
If your school requires a PO/Work Order to cover your attendance, reach out to Pam Marino, pmarino@ccapinc.org. Please specify if you plan on attending and need lodging or will secure your own accomodations.
The Conference Program:
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
During the Day: Attendees arrive and check in to Talking Stick Resort
5:30 p.m.: Shuttles Pick-Up from Talking Stick Resort to Casino Arizona
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Opening Reception hosted by Casino Arizona and Chef Andrew Helmendollar. The dinner program will include an introduction to indigenous ingredients by Casino Arizona chefs.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
8:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Talking Stick Resort
9:00 a.m.: Shuttle from Talking Stick Resort to Hayden Flour Mill
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: “From Field to Flour: How Local Flour Gets Made” at Hayden Flour Mill. Attendees will visit the flour mill, learn about different types of heritage flours, take part in a pasta and bread-making demonstration and enjoy a tasting.
11:45 a.m.: Shuttle back to Talking Stick Resort
12:30 p.m.: Lunch at Talking Stick Resort
2:00 p.m.: Indigenous Ingredients and Food with James-Beard Nominated Chef Justin Pioche
5:30 p.m.: Shuttle from Talking Stick Resort to CALA Scottsdale
6:00 p.m.: Dinner at CALA Scottdale, hosted by CALA owner, Celebrity Chef Peter McQuaid (C-CAP Alumnus)
*Note, alcoholic beverages are not included but cash bars are available.
Friday, July 12, 2024
8:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Talking Stick Resort
9:30 a.m.: 2024’s Food Trends to Teach: A hands on demo
12:30 p.m.: Lunch at Talking Stick Resort with Denver University's Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management on 2024 Hospitality Trends
1:30 p.m.: C-CAP Teachers’ Conference Closing Remarks and Resources
Space will be limited, so sign up today!
